Master in Economics and Entrepreneurship at University of Cassino and Southern Lazio
Two-year English-taught LM-56 master's in Cassino on economics, entrepreneurship, SME accounting and business law, with a compulsory 12 ECTS internship often done abroad. Entry needs a recent bachelor's with a minimum mark by country and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Cassino
English
University of Cassino and Southern Lazio
Economics and Entrepreneurship is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-56) taught in English at the University of Cassino and Southern Lazio in Cassino. Entry needs a bachelor's from the last five years with a minimum mark by country, such as 60% in economics or 70% in commerce or engineering for India, plus English at B2. DiSCo Lazio winners have tuition waived, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Cassino's Economics and Entrepreneurship master asks for a three-year bachelor's or recognised foreign equivalent earned within the last five years, enough credits in economics, business, maths and statistics or law, a minimum mark set by country, English at B2 and a positive review by the Selection Committee. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and subject rule
You need a three-year bachelor's degree, or a foreign qualification recognised as suitable. Italian degrees in economics (L-33) or business administration (L-18) meet the subject rule automatically. [1][2]
For other degrees, and for foreign degrees that do not clearly match those classes, the committee assesses your whole transcript and the specific credits you hold in statistics and maths, economics, business or law. Any applicant can also show the needed skills through documents or an interview. For non-EU degrees, the check rests on documents such as the Diploma Supplement or a statement from the Italian diplomatic mission. [1]
Minimum marks by country
Since the 2018/19 admissions, and still in the 2025/26 regulations, only degrees earned within the last five years are considered, and these minimum marks apply: [1][2]
- India and Pakistan: at least 60% aggregate for a degree in Economics or Statistics/Mathematics, or at least 70% for a degree in Commerce, Computer Science, Engineering or a social science.
- European countries: an average of at least C (Economics or Statistics/Mathematics) or B (the other listed subjects).
- Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria: at least 50% (second class lower division) or 60% (second class upper division).
- Ethiopia: at least B minus or B plus.
- Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan: an average of at least 4 minus or 4.
- Viet Nam: an average in professional subjects of at least 7.5 or 8.0.
Meeting these minimums is necessary but not sufficient: the Selection Committee makes a final overall assessment. [2]
What this means for your transcript
As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a BA or B.Sc. in Economics, Statistics or Mathematics with at least 60% aggregate, or a B.Com with at least 70%, earned within the last five years.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech, B.E., BCA, B.Sc. Computer Science or a social science BA with 70% or more. These sit in the 70% band, but the committee also looks for credits in economics, business, maths and statistics or law. A BBA is not named in the list, so we check how your subjects map to it.
- Often short: marks below 60% (economics, statistics, maths) or 70% (other listed subjects), a degree finished more than five years ago, or a degree outside the listed subjects with few economics, business or maths credits.
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are not in the country list, so the committee assesses those degrees on the transcript and final mark. [1][2]
English
English at CEFR B2 or higher for all applicants, shown with a suitable certificate or at interview. The regulations and the programme page do not list specific tests or minimum scores. The thesis and the internship report are written in English. [1][2]
Selection Committee and interview
There is no written entrance test. A Selection Committee appointed by the programme council, normally including the programme president, checks your entry requirements and personal preparation from your academic record, final mark or average mark, CV, motivation letter and English. It can hold an oral interview, which can also check your English when your documents do not show it. [1][2]
Deadlines
These rules come from the 2025/26 regulations and the programme's admission pages. For 2026/27, the programme's pre-admission deadline was 30 June 2026. The 2027/28 window has not been announced yet, and the next call sets the new dates. [1][2]
Documents and non-EU steps
You apply for pre-admission with your academic records, CV, motivation letter and proof of English. Pre-admitted students who need a visa then complete Universitaly pre-enrolment. The signed summary of that application is the document you take to the embassy, and no separate admission letter is sent. [2][4]
To enrol, the university requires a declaration of value, or a CIMEA statement of comparability together with a statement of verification. These are not needed for the visa itself. [4]
Sources and verification
Checked by the ApplyAZ admissions team against the university's official documents listed below. Entry rules can change with each new call, and we re-check them before every application.
- University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Department of Economics and Law. Teaching regulations of the Master's degree programme in Economics and Entrepreneurship (LM-56), academic year 2025/26. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Economics and Entrepreneurship programme pages: master description, admission requirements and programme news, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, International Office. Fees and funding for international students, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, International Welcome Service. Pre-admission, admission and enrolment for international students, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Economics and Entrepreneurship is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-56) at the University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, listed among the university's master's programmes taught in English. It gives specialised training in economics and entrepreneurship, drawing on economics, business administration, statistics and law to build an entrepreneurial way of thinking.
It suits graduates in economics, business or related fields who want to launch a start-up, lead innovation inside a company, or work closely with small and medium-sized enterprises.
What you will study
The first year covers compulsory course units worth 42 ECTS plus three electives of 6 ECTS each. The core units are:
- Economics for Business (9 ECTS)
- Business Law (9 ECTS)
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation (12 ECTS)
- Accounting and Banking for SMEs (9 ECTS)
- Soft Skills (3 ECTS)
- Applied Statistics (9 ECTS, second year)
- Marketing and Business Cases (6 ECTS, second year)
First-year electives include Entrepreneurship and Rural Development, Human Resources Management, Place Marketing, Digital Innovation in Organizations and Historical Perspectives in Entrepreneurship and Technology. In the second year you choose two more (12 ECTS) from Development Economics, Economics and Policy for SMEs, International Economics and Globalization, and Applied Public Economics, plus 6 ECTS of free-choice activities.
How the programme is taught
A compulsory curricular internship worth 12 ECTS is part of the second year, and it can be carried out at a company abroad. The degree closes with a 15 ECTS dissertation written in English under the supervision of a professor of the programme, on a topic within its subjects.
The 2025/26 regulations also list a second curriculum, a dual degree track that pairs Economics and Entrepreneurship at Cassino with Economics at a partner in Odessa, with the thesis written there and defended in Cassino.
Career paths
The university describes three professional profiles for graduates:
- Managers of innovative companies
- Entrepreneurs developing their own start-ups
- Intrapreneurial employees who drive innovation inside established organisations
The mix of economics, SME finance, law and marketing also fits analyst and advisory roles that support small businesses and new ventures.
Fees and scholarships
At Unicas, non-Italian students pay tuition according to their country of origin, grouped by World Bank income level. DiSCo Lazio awards scholarships with fully waived tuition, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
We check the entry requirements for this degree, then file a pre-admission application on the Unicas student portal. After a positive review, we complete pre-enrolment on Universitaly; its PDF summary is what you show the consulate for a type D study visa.
When you arrive, you register on GOMP, visit the International Welcome Service with your visa and your declaration of value or CIMEA statements, and enrol. For 2026/27, the programme's pre-admission deadline was 30 June 2026. The 2027/28 window has not been announced yet.
How ApplyAZ helps
ApplyAZ is an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities. We can include this programme in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes that fit your profile, so your plan never rests on a single application.
For eligible students who start with us, a named person owns each stage, from A to Z:
- We check your transcript against Cassino's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your pre-admission application and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your DiSCo Lazio scholarship application at the right time and in the right format.
- We prepare your visa file.
With operations in all 20 Italian regions, we follow each region's scholarship rules and deadlines as they change. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa, so no one can promise an outcome. You pay in milestones, and every service you pay for is either delivered or its fee is refunded (terms apply).
Programmes at Italian public universities can be tuition-free for eligible students. Check if you are eligible and book a one-to-one consultation session with one of our Italy experts, or see how ApplyAZ works.
Questions and answers
What bachelor's degree do I need for Cassino's Economics and Entrepreneurship master?
A three-year bachelor's or recognised foreign equivalent, earned within the last five years. Italian economics and business degrees meet the subject rule automatically, and other degrees are assessed on credits in statistics and maths, economics, business or law. [1][2]
What marks do Indian and Pakistani graduates need?
At least 60% aggregate for a degree in Economics or Statistics/Mathematics, or at least 70% for a degree in Commerce, Computer Science, Engineering or a social science. These minimums are necessary but not sufficient, as the committee makes a final overall assessment. [1][2]
Is there an entrance exam?
No written test. A Selection Committee reviews your academic record, final or average mark, CV, motivation letter and English, and it can invite you to an oral interview. [1][2]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2, shown with a suitable certificate or at interview. The regulations and programme page do not list specific tests or minimum scores, so we check which proof of B2 your file can use. [1][2]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, the programme's pre-admission deadline was 30 June 2026. The 2027/28 window has not been announced yet, and we track it for eligible students. [2]
I have a BCA or a B.Tech. Can I apply?
Possibly. Computer science and engineering degrees sit in the band that needs at least 70% aggregate, and the committee also looks at your credits in economics, business, maths and statistics or law, sometimes through an interview. [1][2]
Is there an internship?
Yes. A 12 ECTS internship is compulsory in the second year. As the degree is international, it is usually done abroad or with an organisation that has an international reach, and you write the final report in English. [1]
How are the fees set?
Non-Italian students pay a yearly fee that depends on their country's World Bank income group. DiSCo Lazio scholarship winners have tuition fully waived, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. [3]
Can someone handle my whole application to Economics and Entrepreneurship at Cassino?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Cassino's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the DiSCo Lazio scholarship application at the right time and in the right format, and prepares your visa file, for eligible students. Start by checking your eligibility.
I'm applying from India. What is the route into Economics and Entrepreneurship?
A recognised Indian bachelor's earned within the last five years can meet the rule: a BA or B.Sc. in Economics, Statistics or Mathematics needs at least 60% aggregate, and a B.Com, BCA, B.Tech or social science degree needs at least 70%. You also need English at B2. The steps are pre-admission, Universitaly pre-enrolment and the study visa. [1][2] Indian students apply for the type D study visa at the Italian embassy or consulate that covers their state, such as New Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru.
Is the route different from Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka?
No. The academic rules for Economics and Entrepreneurship are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: pre-admission application, pre-admission decision and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for their country of residence. Read our guide for students in Dhaka.
I live in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman or Bahrain. Where do I apply for the visa?
At the Italian embassy or consulate responsible for the country where you legally live, after Universitaly pre-enrolment. The academic rules for Economics and Entrepreneurship are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: pre-admission application, pre-admission decision and Universitaly pre-enrolment. Read our guides for Dubai, Riyadh and Doha.
I studied or live in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. What is the route?
The academic rules for Economics and Entrepreneurship are the same whatever your nationality, and your degree is assessed like any other foreign qualification. Non-EU applicants who live abroad follow the same route: pre-admission application, pre-admission decision and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for where they live. Read our guides for students in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
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